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AF56 TFA

2006 Kia Carens

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,179 mi
Last recorded152,179 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 TFA
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 152,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, front to rear & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 150,657 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 150,026 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 150,023 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2015 143,697 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 135,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 123,200 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 123,200 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 34,678 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,678 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AF56 TFA is a 2006 Kia Carens in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 TFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF56 TFA registered?

AF56 TFA is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AF56 TFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 TFA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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